My research focuses on intersection of religion, human rights, and international relations theory. I am particularly interested in how Islamic actors advance their goals in international organizations.

I teach classes on international relations, seminar on Islam and global politics, and Islam.

Current Research

Here is a list of my current projects:

The Muslim Friend and Foe in Post 9/11 America: Encounters of American Christians, with Karam Dana, UW Bothell and Michael Perez, UW Seattle

State Policies toward non-Muslim Minorities in Muslim-majority Countries with Ramazan Kilinc, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Dilshod Achilov, East Tennessee State University

Muslim States in the UN Human Rights Council

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation: Its Problems, Potential, and Prospects